Plans for prescribed burning are in place north of Dutch John. The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District will perform the treatments in the Iron Mountain project area approximately 10 miles north of Dutch John. “Little Mountain is north of the target units,” shares the announcement. “The 1,430 acres of hand created slash piles will be targeted for ignitions. The treatment will increase available forage for big game on critical winter range and reduce hazardous fuels on the landscape…Every burn is carried out under a detailed prescribed fire plan, with public and firefighter safety as the top priority. While no vegetation treatment is risk-free, the planning process works to reduce risk as much as possible.” Smoke may be visible from long distances. Hunters, recreationists, and oth

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